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Hello from Central Illinois

Hello everyone!

My wife and I are new to beekeeping, and intend to read everything we can this winter, in preparation for starting our first hive next spring. The more we learn about Honey Bees, the more fascinated we become. Being from a Horticultural background, I understand how important Honey Bees are to our environment. We look forward to learning as much as we can, and enjoying our new little friends!

We live in Central Illinois, about 18 miles east of St. Louis. This website and forum look like a invaluable resource, and we thank you all for having us!

Re: Hello from Central Illinois

Hello there Central Illinois. I too am new at bee keeping. My husband and I are also eager to learn more about the business. We put out our first two hives this past spring. We did not recieve any honey this year as the bees were busy making the come and stroring up for themselves. Its all a part of the business, Im told. We did purchase some other hives from a guy in our area who is has to give it up for medical reasons. So in the pring we will have 28 active hives. We are so excited to process our first batch of honey next season.

Re: Hello from Central Illinois

Welcome to the forum to both of you, Roadstar and jemiller00. We've been keeping bees for 8 years just about 60-65 miles north of Roadstar near the little village of Lowder. Nice to see someone else from Illinois. Maybe we'll have a chance to meet sometime.
Arvin & Colleen

Re: Hello from Central Illinois

Welcome to all of you!! I am new to beekeeping also. I got 2 hives earlier this year from another beekeeper wanting to down size. There sure is alot of great information on this website!! Best of luck to you all!! I am in Central Arkansas